Pirates vs Rangers starting pitchers
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Pirates vs Rangers statistics
| Stat |
Pirates |
Rangers |
| Hits |
980 (21st) |
1011 (Tied-16th) |
| Batting Average |
.235 (23rd) |
.239 (18th) |
| Runs Batted In |
492 (Tied-21st) |
508 (18th) |
| Runs |
511 (23rd) |
531 (18th) |
| Home Runs |
123 (Tied-24th) |
136 (Tied-17th) |
| Walks |
371 (Tied-16th) |
390 (13th) |
| Stolen Bases |
74 (Tied-18th) |
65 (23rd) |
| Strikeouts |
1144 (5th) |
970 (24th) |
| Pitches |
18120 (17th) |
17980 (21st) |
Texas Rangers recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 8/18/24 |
vs Minnesota Twins |
W |
6-5 F/10 |
| 8/17/24 |
vs Minnesota Twins |
L |
5-2 |
| 8/16/24 |
vs Minnesota Twins |
L |
4-3 |
| 8/15/24 |
vs Minnesota Twins |
L |
3-2 |
| 8/14/24 |
@ Boston Red Sox |
W |
9-7 F/10 |
Pittsburgh Pirates recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 8/18/24 |
vs Seattle Mariners |
L |
10-3 |
| 8/17/24 |
vs Seattle Mariners |
W |
7-2 |
| 8/16/24 |
vs Seattle Mariners |
W |
5-3 |
| 8/14/24 |
@ San Diego Padres |
L |
8-2 |
| 8/13/24 |
@ San Diego Padres |
L |
3-0 |
Pirates vs Rangers predictions
As the Pittsburgh Pirates get ready to face off against the Texas Rangers, all eyes will likely be on Bryan Reynolds and Oneil Cruz, two players who have shown promising form this season. Reynolds, known for his consistent bat, is projected to make significant contributions with hits and potentially a few extra-base knocks, thanks to his adept skill at finding gaps. On the other hand, Oneil Cruz, with his explosive power and improving plate discipline, might just surprise us with a couple of deep hits, injecting some much-needed energy and runs into the Pirates' lineup, raising hopes for what could be an intriguing contest.
Switching our focus to the Texas Rangers, stars like Corey Seager and Adolis Garcia are expected to step up. Seager, having a solid season thus far, could be pivotal in today’s game with his capability to drive in crucial runs and maintain a strong presence at the plate. Meanwhile, Garcia's penchant for home runs could definitely swing the game in favor of the Rangers, especially if he connects well early in the game. The Rangers will rely heavily on these key performers to ignite their offense in this critical series opener.
Taking everything into account, while the Pirates have players who can definitely change the course of a game, the Texas Rangers seem a bit better positioned to clinch the win today. The combination of Seager’s reliable hitting and Garcia’s power provides a potent threat that might just be too much for the Pirates' pitchers to handle. So, leaning towards a Ranger's victory here seems like a safe bet — but, of course, in baseball, anything can happen once the first pitch is thrown!
Texas Rangers injuries
- Jon Gray (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Matt Duffy (3B): Day-To-Day
- Avery Weems (RP): Day-To-Day
- Jacob Latz (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Josh Sborz (RP): 15-Day-IL
Pittsburgh Pirates injuries
- Nick Gonzales (2B): 10-Day-IL
- Joshua Palacios (RF): 10-Day-IL
- Cristofer Melendez (SP): Out
- Jack Brannigan (3B): Day-To-Day
- Carmen Mlodzinski (RP): 15-Day-IL
Pirates vs Rangers game info
| Venue |
Globe Life Field |
| Location |
Arlington, Texas |
| First pitch |
Mon 8:05 PM |
| Temperature |
85° |
| Chance of Rain |
2% |
